A nomadic soul and an avid traveler, Emily has traveled the world dancing and teaching yoga. Emily travelled many times to India studying at world renowned centers and ashrams. She received her yoga teacher training in Dharamshala, India from Yoga Life and continued to live in Asia for two years, immersing herself in the practice and teaching of yoga. Emily is now settled in Ashburton, Devon teaching weekly classes and workshops. Emily's classes weave together inspiration from a myriad of yoga practices, other ancient wisdom traditions, and a deep connection to breath.

Chelan Freeman

Chelan is a passionate and dedicated 500-hour qualified yogi, dance artist, and qualified Thai yoga massage therapist, trusting the mystical path that she feels blessed to be on. Chelan has explored many different healing modalities throughout her life and is an experienced, humble, and gifted yoga teacher. Chelan’s teachings are authentic and diverse drawing from many wise teachings from across the ages giving her a rich understanding in holistic health. Truly honoring all aspects of this life changing practice breath work and meditation are always incorporated into her teachings.

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Review by Anonymous

Extremely expensive for standard of accommodation

CONS Cons: It was extremely expensive bearing in mind how basic the accommodation was. I do not believe it was made clear that we would be sharing toilets and shower rooms. The beds were uncomfortable. I am disappointed to have spent so much money on this, we could have gone to a god quality spa!

PROS Pros: The instructors were very good.

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Review by Amanda Merrick

"I would like to thank Em and Che for the weekend. The place was beautiful, 42 acres is a place that people should visit. It's so peaceful, so free and easy going. You can wander out into the fields and feel safe to do so. But the weekend was amazing for me. I experienced new things within my yoga practice and spiritually I connected on a deeper level. I connected to nature, to myself. Having the space and time to think about your life in a safe haven was very special. Em and Che are brilliant people and yoga teachers, was a pleasure to have met them both."

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Review by a traveler

"Thanks to you both for the most magical weekend. It's hard to put in to words just how wonderful it was. You have created something very special by coming together to offer these retreats. The little touches did not go unnoticed and I'm so grateful for it all - the wonderful venue, the thoughtful welcome bag, the magical sound of the flute to start the day, the amazing food prepared by the absolute gems Justine and Christine, the candles lighting all over, the variety of yoga and meditative practices, the spiritual masseuse, so thoughtful, so much effort! You even brought us cocoa beans from Guatemala for goodness sake!!! And it was all done with love and for that: thank you!"

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"Ibiza was absolutely amazing and I’m so glad I didn’t pull out. It was nourishing and rejuvenating, doing 4 hours of yoga practice a day in a beautiful environment in the sun, eating healthy food, and sharing it with lovely group of people. Totally awesome and I’ll be booking again!"

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"A wonderful experience! The balance of yoga, eating and free time was perfect. Thank you, you have given me so much to work on."

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"Keep doing what you are doing - it is beautiful!"

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"You really did create a space where I could surrender and concentrate on me in such a short space of time. You are both so true that the space you created was of such openness and trust. Thank you with all my heart."

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"Hugely grateful to you beautiful spirits for creating the environment that brought so much joy and happiness to a bunch of ladies, who arrived as strangers and left as friends. The smile has not left my face."

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"Thank you Chelan and Emily for a perfect retreat. I achieved my intention for the weekend of looking after myself. Highlights include your warmth and inclusiveness, a timetable balancing yoga and free time perfectly, the yurt overlooking the tor, amazing nutritious food, the nurturing massage from Kai and meeting likeminded people."

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Review by a traveler from Europe

"The care, thought and attention which you brought to the weekend was beautiful. Although I arrived on my own, at no time did I feel that I was alone or unsupported during my stay and for that I wanted to say a big thank you. It was a truly fantastic experience and has inspired me to continue and deepen my yoga practice.I am spreading the word of your work here (and tales of the raw cacao spread) in London so apologies in advance if they descend on you!"

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Review by a traveler from Europe

"I love your retreats Chelan Freeman and Emily Aiko Katsuno. You create just the best experience, your attention to detail is beautiful, I always leave feeling amazing. Justine Fitton you worked so hard creating just the amazing food to feed us all. Thank you so much ladies, I am so grateful for the experience you created. Not forgetting the beautiful new friends I made the retreat wouldn't have been the same without you."

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Review by a traveler from United Kingdom

"You really did create a space where I could surrender and concentrate on me in such a short space of time. You are both so true that the space you created was of such openness and trust. Thank you with all my heart."

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Review by a traveler from United Kingdom

"Hugely grateful to you beautiful spirits for creating the environment that brought so much joy and happiness to a bunch of ladies, who arrived as strangers and left as friends. The smile has not left my face."

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Review by a traveler from United Kingdom

"Wow unforgettable beauty, peace, stillness and total nourishment right to the core. I feel totally blessed to have experienced such a truly magical weekend. I'm leaving refreshed and completely inspired. So much love for you ladies."

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Review by a Traveler from United Kingdom

"Chelan and Emily hold a safe, gentle, yet robust space. Paying attention to the smallest of detail, they manage to weave sacredness, togetherness, and a divine concoction of powerful movements and food from another realm! Their retreats are deep, energized, restful, plentiful, inspirational, and profoundly moving."

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Review by a traveler from United Kingdom

"I loved the whole experience! The little touches during the practices, the spirituality, and the openness of you which filtered to the group. You channeled the energy, love, and we grew as a group with your love."

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Review by a traveler from United Kingdom

"The whole experience was overwhelming but in such a wonderful way. It was a great opportunity to deepen both my yoga practice and my understanding (and acceptance) of myself and whilst it was tough at points it was worth it. It took a while to arrive back in reality once I'd driven home but I cannot describe how deliciously relaxed and in my body I felt."

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Review by a traveler from United Kingdom

"Thank you Chelan and Emily for a perfect retreat. I achieved my intention for the weekend of looking after myself. Highlights include your warmth and inclusiveness, a timetable balancing yoga and free time perfectly, the yurt overlooking the tor, amazing nutritious food, the nurturing massage from Kai, and meeting like minded people."

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Review by a traveler

"It was a wonderful weekend, and the more I've stepped away from it the more I realize how special it was and how beneficial too. So thank you for making it happen!"

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Review by a traveler

"I loved the whole experience: the little (very important) touches during the practices, the spirituality, the openness of you which filtered to the group. You channeled the energy, love and we grew as a group with your love."

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Review by a traveler

"Wow unforgettable beauty, peace, stillness and total nourishment right to the core. I feel totally blessed to have experienced such a truly magical weekend. I'm leaving refreshed and completely inspired. So much love for you ladies."

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Review by a traveler

"What a fabulous weekend! Great yoga, great food, great ladies, great venue. Quite an overwhelming experience but in a positive way! Thank you all. I felt so safe in your care."

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"A great experience - my mind is well and truly at peace."

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"The whole experience was overwhelming but in such a wonderful way. It was a great opportunity to deepen both my yoga practice and my understanding (and acceptance) of myself and whilst it was tough at points it was worth it. It took a while to arrive back in reality once I'd driven home but I cannot describe how deliciously relaxed and in my body I felt."

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Review by a traveler

"Thank you! I've made a space inside where I would like to hang out more and beautify! It has flowers and beautiful sounds and loving laughter. When I come out of my space I am more in love and loving - thats huge!"

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Review by a traveler from United Kingdom

"Thank you for your love, care and wisdom that you have shared with us all this very special weekend. I return to Bristol feeling blessed and blissed"'"

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Review by a traveler from Europe

"Thank you both for a truly beautiful weekend. It's such a blessing to have me you both, it's been magical. You are both such beautiful souls, thank you for your love, support, and wisdom this weekend."

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Review by a traveler from Europe

"This weekend has enabled a state of relaxation and calm that I have longed for. With each yoga session I have been able to go deeper, your teaching has been supportive, kind and inspiring."

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Review by a traveler from Europe

"Thanks for a wonderful weekend of yoga, good company, exciting activities, super healthy foods and most of all lots and lots of love."

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Review by a traveler from Europe

"Thank you so much for your warmth and kindness. What an amazing weekend it has been, I'm blown away by your beauty. I leave feeling so recharged and empowered. Thank you for this new lease of life and energy. Glorious goddess! All I can say is thank you."

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Review by a traveler from Europe

"The weekend has been amazing, the right balance of rest, yoga and meditation."

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Review by a traveler from Europe

"You are both very beautiful souls and I am blessed to have spent this time with you. The variety of yoga practices was exactly what I wanted out of this experience, and I have learnt alot. Thank you."

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"Thank you both so very much for such an inspiring and beautiful weekend you are both such wonderful teachers. We can't wait to come back."

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Review by a Jackie from United Kingdom

"Che and Em hosted a very relaxed and calming retreat with so many little attentions to detail, including beautiful chiming and flute wake up calls. The sessions were very well put together and flowed effortlessly, due to all the work they had put into the planning.The food was amazing- really good quality food with much of it raw but very inspiring. What was wonderful was that it was gluten, sugar free and made with love.Lots of free time to relax, chill as well as plenty of different yoga sessions. Had a fabulous relaxing retreat where I could just be me. I would thoroughly recommend it."